NSC MN Stars v. Portland Timbers 8/11 (R)

[Soccer Boy]

The NSC MN Stars will be playing the Portland Timbers tonight at 9pm (Central-US) time. This will be a hotly contested match. You can watch the match live at: NSC Minnesota Stars

Come on you Stars!!!

 

[sam86]

What does (R) stand for?

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Do these guys earn a living wage from Div 2 'Soccer' or just pocket money ?!?!

 

[SUIYHP]

I hope the stars bring it home for the Albion, we need some cheering up over the Navarro injury.

 

[Soccer Boy]

What does (R) stand for?

The result of the match is/will be posted some place in the thread.

 

[Soccer Boy]

Well folks, our beloved NSC MN Stars drew against the Portland Timbers 2-2 tonight. The Stars scored first with a nice goal by Ely Allen off a nice chip over the backline from Gotmanov. There really was a lack of creativity by both teams for most of the first half. However, with time winding down Portland evened the tally around the 45th minute.

In the second half, Portland came out charging hard. Portland went up 2-1 in the 62nd minute after Lorenz fouled a player in the penalty box. Shortly thereafter, a Timbers player was sent off for a cheap foul on Moura toward the middle of the field. Our esteemed coach, Manny Lagos was also sent off for throwing a fit. It was classic!!!

About five minutes later, Simone Bracalello subbed in for Tarley and scored a nice goal directly off a corner kick—it was a great header into the back of the Timbers net.

Following this goal, the Stars played more aggressive—they were up a man, and had several nice shots on net, but were not able to win the game. The Stars really needed three points tonight, however, one point is better than none, eh?

Overall, not the best game for the Stars, however, it was not the worst. Allen showed some flair and did play a good match. I hope he sees more playing time. Gotmanov had been plagued by injury at the beginning of the season and only recently has been seeing more playing time. With his performance tonight, I think he proved that he deserves a starting spot. Bracalello made a difference in the match—scoring a fine goal after five minutes on the pitch. That is really what subs need to do, right? Tarley had a nice shot on net in the 6th minute, but beyond that was a non-factor. Our backline (Lorenz, The Wrangler, Altman and Friedland) are playing better, but are still making some mistakes that have resulted in goals. Joe Warren is a stud!

The Stars play Vancouver this Saturday at 7pm (central—US time). You can watch it on the WWW at NSC Minnesota Stars

Cheers!

Tarley Cvilikas
Ukah (86) Bracalello (68)

Gotsmanov
Wright (77)

Allen Wasson Moura
Hlavaty (72)

Lorenz Wrangler Altman Freidland

Warren

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Looks like play-offs might be in jeopardy

 

[KLF]

Joe Warren is a stud!

That's ma man!

 

[KLF]

ps Sorry about the result, but better than a 2-0 reverse, eh?

 

[Easy 10]

"Shot on net"
Marvellous

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

'The Stars' are the biggest thing to happen to NSC since that thread about favourite animal shaped biscuit (posted in 1998 I think)

 

[Simster]

I f***ing love the NSC Stars.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

I f***ing love the NSC Stars.

The Stars are the bloody dogs' b's!

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Soccer Boy - how did he come to be on here then?

 

[Mendoza]

I did a shirt swap with a nice lady from NSC stars

Might wear it to the Walsall game

 

[Ayeready]

We're all hoping that this means Manny has to see out his bench-ban from the beer-garden.

 

[house your seagull]

i though scott lorenz was a striker, now i see he's the bumbling donkey in the NSC backline.

i adopted him regardless of his flaws though and will stick by him.

 

[GYM]

Well folks, our beloved NSC MN Stars drew against the Portland Timbers 2-2 tonight. The Stars scored first with a nice goal by Ely Allen off a nice chip over the backline from Gotmanov. There really was a lack of creativity by both teams for most of the first half. However, with time winding down Portland evened the tally around the 45th minute.

In the second half, Portland came out charging hard. Portland went up 2-1 in the 62nd minute after Lorenz fouled a player in the penalty box. Shortly thereafter, a Timbers player was sent off for a cheap foul on Moura toward the middle of the field. Our esteemed coach, Manny Lagos was also sent off for throwing a fit. It was classic!!!

About five minutes later, Simone Bracalello subbed in for Tarley and scored a nice goal directly off a corner kick—it was a great header into the back of the Timbers net.

Following this goal, the Stars played more aggressive—they were up a man, and had several nice shots on net, but were not able to win the game. The Stars really needed three points tonight, however, one point is better than none, eh?

Overall, not the best game for the Stars, however, it was not the worst. Allen showed some flair and did play a good match. I hope he sees more playing time. Gotmanov had been plagued by injury at the beginning of the season and only recently has been seeing more playing time. With his performance tonight, I think he proved that he deserves a starting spot. Bracalello made a difference in the match—scoring a fine goal after five minutes on the pitch. That is really what subs need to do, right? Tarley had a nice shot on net in the 6th minute, but beyond that was a non-factor. Our backline (Lorenz, The Wrangler, Altman and Friedland) are playing better, but are still making some mistakes that have resulted in goals. Joe Warren is a stud!

The Stars play Vancouver this Saturday at 7pm (central—US time). You can watch it on the WWW at NSC Minnesota Stars

Cheers!

Tarley Cvilikas
Ukah (86) Bracalello (68)

Gotsmanov
Wright (77)

Allen Wasson Moura
Hlavaty (72)

Lorenz Wrangler Altman Freidland

Warren

Get the fcuk in.

Go on Ely

 

[Superphil]

Soccer Boy - how did he come to be on here then?

Mendoza discovered the team 'NCS Minnesota Stars' in a Google search. As it happened, I was a poster on the USL forums, so started a thread

NSC in the UK - USL Discussions

And the rest is history

 

[Man of Harveys]

I f***ing love the NSC Stars.

This. What a great find.